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The Harley Foundation

The Harley Foundation is a charitable trust which supports the visual arts and crafts. It has created award-winning visitor attractions, a community of artist’s studios, and a vibrant event and education programme on the historic Welbeck estate. Visitor attractions include the award-winning Harley Gallery, which shows contemporary exhibitions and The Portland Collection, a museum showing the art collection created by the Dukes of Portland and their families over 400 years. The art spaces are accompanied by the gallery shop specialising in contemporary craft from leading names and emerging makers. Visitors can also enjoy an Art Trail through the Welbeck countryside, family activities, and an events programme that includes Harley Open Studios, Makers Club and a monthly programme of talks. Free entry. Free parking. See www.harleyfoundation.org.uk for opening hours and current exhibitions.

What's On @ The Harley Foundation

Unseen Treasures of The Portland Collection
This exhibition offers a new, revealing look at the world-class Portland Collection of art. The museum will be filled to the brim with fascinating art and objects, a giant cabinet of curiosities. There will be silver and tapestry, paintings and jewels; art that has come home after a long loan to a prestigious national gallery, and stunning star items that visitors know and love – such as Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna of Silence’ or the pearl earring worn by Charles I at his execution. A highlight of the display is a Picture Gallery, stacked with Tudor and Jacobean portraits – many of which have never been seen publicly before.
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Mini Throwing Taster

Mini Throwing Taster

12 May 2025 - 29 Dec 2025

Looking for a fun pottery experience? Have a go on the potter’s wheel in this short and sweet throwing taster session, perfect for complete beginners. The session cost includes all materials, tools and clay. This is a skills first session, focusing on the process rather than the end result. None of the work produced will be fired or glazed. There are just 4 places on each session, which will offer a high level of one-on-one teaching and a close-knit studio experience.
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Basketry: Rescuing, Reviving, Retaining
Featuring the work of over 60 of Britain’s most skilled basket makers, Basketry: Rescuing, Reviving, Retaining showcases the beauty and surprising diversity of traditional British basketry. Step into the gallery and be immersed in the scent of willow, straw and hazel and surrounded by exhibits of all shapes and sizes. From coracle boats to intricately woven straw crowns to palm-sized coasters – you may be surprised to discover just how expansive the world of basketry is. There is an extraordinary legacy of basketmaking across Britain. They have been made and used for centuries, to carry, store, transport and to trap and the craftspeople of today are continuing this tradition.
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